I have fat pads under my eyes that are not the result of aging (they are more severe than a 33 year old should have) and am considering having the fat repositioned to fix it. What are the most common conplications? Rhanks in advance!!
Answer: Risks associated with eyelid surgery can be minimal You will likely benefit from either surgery (lower blepharoplasty with fat repositioning) or filler injection in the hollow area. Each has its pros and cons. Both are very safe, if done conservatively and under experienced hands. Eyelid surgery is as safe as dental work, if these factors are considered.
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Answer: Risks associated with eyelid surgery can be minimal You will likely benefit from either surgery (lower blepharoplasty with fat repositioning) or filler injection in the hollow area. Each has its pros and cons. Both are very safe, if done conservatively and under experienced hands. Eyelid surgery is as safe as dental work, if these factors are considered.
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June 11, 2016
Answer: Bleph vs fillers Fillers if done correctly will NOT make the fat look larger. It will smooth out the cheek to eyelid area so that you won't notice the fat and should appear smooth and less dark. The filler is not put into the fat but into the tear trough below the fat. At some point you could do a fat repositioning blepharoplasty, but you would be best to wait until you have more prolapsed fat.
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June 11, 2016
Answer: Bleph vs fillers Fillers if done correctly will NOT make the fat look larger. It will smooth out the cheek to eyelid area so that you won't notice the fat and should appear smooth and less dark. The filler is not put into the fat but into the tear trough below the fat. At some point you could do a fat repositioning blepharoplasty, but you would be best to wait until you have more prolapsed fat.
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June 11, 2016
Answer: Transconjunctival blepharoplasty for fat bags vs fillers? Transconjunctival blepharoplasty for fat bags vs fillers? If fillers were used you look like it would make the "bag" larger. A TC blepharoplasty will remove the excess which can be used to fill the tear trough. Most common complication is over resection of fat.
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June 11, 2016
Answer: Transconjunctival blepharoplasty for fat bags vs fillers? Transconjunctival blepharoplasty for fat bags vs fillers? If fillers were used you look like it would make the "bag" larger. A TC blepharoplasty will remove the excess which can be used to fill the tear trough. Most common complication is over resection of fat.
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June 11, 2016
Answer: Common complications of eyelid surgery Thank you for your question and photos.in general there four major risk/complications with any surgery:1) Bleeding, hematoma, abnormal clotting2) infection3) Anesthesia 4)inherent risks: trading hidden scarsfor cosmetic improvement, less than optimal results,secondary surgery and ultimate complication of death.Specfically, in your case:1) incomplete result: not enough fat redistributed/removed 2)scleral show/ectropian ie "hound dog eye": abnormal scarring pulling the lower eyelid down3)iatrogenic "tear trough" deformity ie to much fat resected: resulting in a hollowiness Under the eye4)in very rare cases blindness has been reported.I suggest you make several appointments with Bd. Cert. Plastic Surgeons in your area for a complete exam and their recommendations.my best wishes
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June 11, 2016
Answer: Common complications of eyelid surgery Thank you for your question and photos.in general there four major risk/complications with any surgery:1) Bleeding, hematoma, abnormal clotting2) infection3) Anesthesia 4)inherent risks: trading hidden scarsfor cosmetic improvement, less than optimal results,secondary surgery and ultimate complication of death.Specfically, in your case:1) incomplete result: not enough fat redistributed/removed 2)scleral show/ectropian ie "hound dog eye": abnormal scarring pulling the lower eyelid down3)iatrogenic "tear trough" deformity ie to much fat resected: resulting in a hollowiness Under the eye4)in very rare cases blindness has been reported.I suggest you make several appointments with Bd. Cert. Plastic Surgeons in your area for a complete exam and their recommendations.my best wishes
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June 11, 2016
Answer: You fundamentally do not need lower eyelid surgery! Your issue is best managed with under eye fillers. You will have a much better results without surgery for the next 10 years or so. The filler will need to be topped off periodically and possibly adjusted but you will have a much better aesthetic result with this approach. The truth is that properly done, fillers are better than surgery. People do sometimes say that they would rather have surgery because they will "save money" by having surgery. This is a false economy. Regarding potential risks of eyelid surgery, I encourage you to down load by fee book on eyelid surgery from my website. This document has a very through discussion of the risks of eyelid surgery. If you decide to have lower eyelid, it should be a transconjunctival arcus marginalis release surgery that preserves the lower eyelid volume and uses it to fill in the top of the cheek.
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June 11, 2016
Answer: You fundamentally do not need lower eyelid surgery! Your issue is best managed with under eye fillers. You will have a much better results without surgery for the next 10 years or so. The filler will need to be topped off periodically and possibly adjusted but you will have a much better aesthetic result with this approach. The truth is that properly done, fillers are better than surgery. People do sometimes say that they would rather have surgery because they will "save money" by having surgery. This is a false economy. Regarding potential risks of eyelid surgery, I encourage you to down load by fee book on eyelid surgery from my website. This document has a very through discussion of the risks of eyelid surgery. If you decide to have lower eyelid, it should be a transconjunctival arcus marginalis release surgery that preserves the lower eyelid volume and uses it to fill in the top of the cheek.
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